4 3-day routes through Catalonia
1) Mountains of Prades; 2) From Barcelona to La Mola; 3) The Montseny and Montnegre; 4) The Pla de l'Estany and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa.
Hiking routes in the Azores Islands
Lost in the middle of the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelago of the Azores surprises the traveller with its dreamlike landscapes and exuberant nature. A hiking paradise where it will be difficult to decide where to start. A good place to start is with these 7 routes through the Azores that we suggest below.
Chinebral de Gamueta (2,329m) from Linza.
The Chinebral de Gamueta is an ideal mountain for beginners in the Pyrenees. This circular route climbs up the usual route of the Paso del Caballo and Paso del Oso and descends through the Barranco de Gamueta ravine.
6 places to enjoy the autumn in the Central System
The Sistema Central is a paradise in autumn. Discover these 6 places to enjoy the dry leaves and the colours that dress the beech, oak and chestnut forests, among others, at this time of year.
The best treks and climbs in Africa
Africa can be a great trekking and mountain destination if you know where to go. Discover the best treks and climbs across the continent.
Cascade d'Enfer, at the headwaters of the Lys valley
The Cascade d'Enfer, 11 km from Bagneres de Luchon, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in...
Circular route in the Irati Forest: Akerreria and Malgorra from the Houses of Irati
We are going on a route to the heart of Irati, one of the largest and most important beech and...
Chemin de la Mature, the Way of the Masts
Chemin de la Mature: the path carved out of the rock over the Gorges d'Enfer and the Sescoué gorge. Discover it with this beautiful circular route.
Pienzu (1,160 m) from Casa Julia. Sierra del Sueve (Asturias).
Ascent passing the Babú, Sellón and Cuetu les Duernes peaks and descent via the Beluenzu pass, the Bustaco and the Biescona or Riega de Toya beech forest.
Peña Forca (2,391m) and Rincón de Alano (2,357m) from the Puente de Oza bridge.
The Peña Forca, together with the Rincón de Alano and the Lenito peaks, form an impressive cirque of towers and limestone walls that jut out to the west of the Selva de Oza, and which form the finishing touch to the elongated Sierra de los Alanos.
Hiking routes in Formentera
Each island of the Balearic archipelago has its own personality and Formentera has a clear...
The best 3-day routes along the Catalan coastline
1) GR92 and the Costa Dorada in Tarragona; 2) The Ebro delta and the Montsià mountain range; 3) The central coast and coastal mountain ranges of Barcelona; 4) The central coast of Maresme; 5) The Costa Brava, along the GR92 and the "camí de ronda".
The best hiking routes in Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas
Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas form a mountainous territory of great natural, scenic and cultural wealth, which needs to be discovered in peace and quiet.
Turó de l'Home (1,708m). Drive through the snowy Montseny.
Circular ascent to the Turó de l'home (1.708m), the highest peak of the Catalan pre-coastal mountain range, from Santa Fe . [3h45min; 11km; +/-600m].
Okoro (1,259m) via the Artesiaga pass and Mount Erreguerena.
This week we are going on a route through the north of Navarre to climb up to the...
Sierra de Montánchez (Cáceres). Circular route through El Castañar and Garganta de los Molinos.
Circular route from Montanchez in which we will visit its famous chestnut grove and the Garganta de los Molinos. The route starts by following the local path of the "De donde nace" route, which coincides with the Ruta del Castañar, to leave it after 45 minutes in Roblegordo and descend in search of the "Camino de las Vaquerizas" and then to the Garganta de los Molinos. We will return via this gorge and through the lower part of the chestnut grove, the part we had missed on the way out.
Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo (1,768m) from Castañar del Tiemblo
Ascent to Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo from El Regajo (Tiemblo chestnut grove). Ascent via Portacho del Pozo and Cerro de la Encinilla (optional); descent via Cuesta del Enebro and Laderas de Garrido.
Circular from the Monastery of Montserrat to Sant Jeroni and the Albarda Castellana
If you didn't know the mountain of Montserrat and you had to start with an impressive route, this would be the one. From the famous monastery you can climb Sant Jeroni, with its 1236 metres, the summit of this imposing massif. You will pass by five hermitages, among them the photogenic Sant Onofre and below the emblematic spire of the "Cavall Bernat". If you like adventure, you also have the option of climbing the Albarda Castellana, with its small rocky pass, its two sections equipped with ropes and its fabulous views. Are you up for it?
The Joc de l'Oca gully
Dry canyon - Medium level - Total time: 5-6 h. Approach: 60′ approx. Descent: 2-3 h. Return: 40′.
Montserrat routes. Circular route from Collbató between hermitages and rocky spires.
Route through Montserrat from Collbató, on the southern slope of the massif [5h30min; 14,6km; +/-1.269m].
Cebollera Vieja (2.128m) from the Puerto de Somosierra (Sierra de Ayllon - Madrid)
Circular route to the Cebollera / Tres Provincias, Cuchar Quemado and Cebollera Nueva from the pass of Somosierra via the waterfall of Los Litueros and the Dehesa Bonita de Somosierra. [5h10min; 19,4kms; +/-1015m].
Saioa (1,418m) from Lantz via Loiketa (1,138m), Algorrieta (1,160m), Okolin (1,360m), Zuriain (1,411m) and Iturrondo (1,340m).
Saioa is one of the main peaks of the Navarrese mountains. It is the highest in the Baztan valley and the highest in the group of mountains between the Velate and Artesiaga passes. Its dominant position and proximity to Pamplona make it a much-loved and much-visited summit.
Cerro Rongiero or Montón de Trigo (1,622m) from Ladrillar (Cáceres)
Circular ascent from Ladrillar to Cerro Rongiero (1,622m), the top of the Hurdano. Ascent via the Portilla del Samoral and return via the Piquito del Moro and the Alfonso XIII route.
Agüerri (2,447m) and more, from the Gabardito refuge.
Agüerri from Gabardito. Practically circular route that covers the Peñas de Agüerri (Puntal de Valencia, Peña Agüerri and Agüerri) and Costatiza.
Secús (2,341m) from the Gabardito refuge.
Pico de Secús (2341m) is one of those summits for those who seek solitude. Its peak is isolated, differentiated from the rest, like a watchtower. From its summit the view stretches from the westernmost mountain ranges of Navarre to the central Pyrenees, the best viewpoint over the north faces of the Agüerri and Bisaurín peaks.
